Food Service Technician

Job Title:

Cook

NOW HIRING

Position Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This role supports patient care by ensuring nutritious, appealing meals are prepared for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes and production schedules Follow therapeutic and special diet requirements as directed by Dietary or Clinical staff Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation in compliance with health and safety regulations Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas Assist with inventory control, food rotation, and stocking supplies Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly Collaborate with dietary team members to meet meal service timelines Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or supply needs to leadership Follow infection control and workplace safety policies at all times

Qualifications:

Previous cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare, institutional, or high-volume food service environment Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper cooking techniques Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standardized recipes Strong attention to detail and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sarasota, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.